The Salem News folks recently redesigned the format so it's almost a tabloid -- a long, skinny…read moretabloid. And they added a "screamer" headline on Page 1 (whatever the Big Story of the day is, is placed in the right-hand column with a huge bold-type header). It's okay, but there are only so many ways you can design a newspaper. It should always be easy to handle and page-turn, easy to fold, and easy for the eye to follow. Especially the eyes of older readers, who comprise, I suspect, the majority of Salem News subscribers. It would be nice to have a slightly larger type/font size for news and bulletin board items, but the publisher needs to save ink and paper, so it ain't gonna happen. To the SN's credit, they do make the editorial pages' layout cleaner and easy to follow, but maybe that's so not even one older set of eyes will miss the publisher/corporation's opinion on things. ;-) There is just enough local news (I live in Salem) to make it readable; if I want real "Salem News," I get a copy of the weekly Salem Gazette from one of the freebie boxes around the city. The AP filler news and feature items have all been posted on the Internet news sites days before the SN publishes them, but we know that this is a sign of the times. The best thing about the paper is the Police blotter (I happen to like the humor in the non-serious-crime items, despite what other reviewers might say), Dear Abby and the comics, though I am REALLY PISSED that "For Better Or For Worse" was dumped, unannounced, and replaced by the vapid "Dustin" strip. What the hell is up with that? Intelligent, creative, perceptive, original and genuinely full of real-life humor, Lynn Johnston's strip is far superior to the empty-headed, gag-type, unfunny crap that passes for "comic strips" that increasingly take the place of good stuff. Was "FBOFW" too expensive for the SN? I would like an explanation! Salem News (I still call it the Salem Evening News; old habits...) is a small-town local paper published by a big-ass corporation with headquarters in another state. As there are not many small, family-owned newspapers left, this should be no surprise. But, the reporters and editors are local yokels, and they write about local things, so except perhaps for the editorial influence of a "foreign" owner reaching its corporate fingers out into our little community, at least we have local people writing for local people.

The scam now is no physical paper on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Started during covid...but never went…read moreback. Still paying an outrageous price for this rag.

With more and more local small gay oriented print media disappearing, the Rainbow Times has quietly…read moretaken the place of many large gay weekly papers that have been bought out and moved away, or went bankrupt. The relatively small weekly paper, has small font, and focuses on 4 out of the 5 New England states. Maine is not reported on for some reason. The paper offers local state news, national news, music and fashion articles, club and night life, pop culture, cooking tips, and advertising the next big circuit party. Kind of hard to find a copy if you live IN NH or VT, but the online version is good too. Found on line at http://www.therainbowtimesnews.com

The Rainbow Times is the best quality GLBT newspaper out there today in the greater New England…read moreregion. Offering local, national, and international news, politics, entertainment, fashion and everything in between, it is a hybrid of a "typical" newspaper and a magazine. It also pays special attention to the people of color community, something not so common in mainstream GLBT publications. This paper is the talk of the town, or at least my circle. Not to mention, the customer service is excellent. I've called for a subscription and the receptionist could not be any more personable.

Very cute store with t-shirts and merch featuring their adorable logo. There's also a nice…read morebookstore with a great selection. I also love the labels for the categories of books. They do have a $10 card minimum, so it's good to bring cash if you're just picking up a small item. Overall, a really nice local-feeling shop that's fun to walk through whether you're a tourist or a local.

So happy I stopped in here! I'm a big reader so I basically had too;)…read more It's the cutest little book store but it holds plenty of reading material for all. I especially enjoyed the section dedicated to the Salem Witch trials! There are quite a few famous books and authors with ties to Salem and Essex County! Just a little fun fact:) The books were the perfect purchase for my long flight home.

Geoff is my favorite partner I work with at any Company I hire. I work at an investment Company…read morethat owns many companies and Geoff can handle anything we ask of him. Geoff's ability to understand your vision and then execute is second to none. I can explain something to him and he immediately understands vision, and then creates stunning work. He's also super timely, reliable, & is always thinks one step ahead with a suggestion to make my project better. He's an absolute pleasure to work with.

From the owner: Branding & Identity Packaging Design…read moreMarketing Campaigns Product Development Digital/Web Graphics Wedding Packages Large Scale Signage Tradeshow Material Vehicle Wrap Design Food Truck Design Flyers Brochures Catalogs 3D Printing Album Art Book Covers Infographics Print Design Illustration Art Direction Logo Creation Business Cards Menu Design Website Design Email Marketing Event invitations Banner Ads App Design T-Shirt Design Event Posters

Annie's Book Stop is a fantastic local book store providing both used & new books. If the owner,…read moreAndrea, doesn't have what you are looking for she will order it. It usually comes in within a couple days. The prices are good, never full list price (new books are usually 20% off, used are 50% off list price), and the condition of the used books is usually very good. I've gotten children's books, young adult novels, books for required reading in college lit classes, sci fi, horror, noir, chick lit, graphic novels, etc. at Annie's. Pretty much any genre you're looking for, she has. There are even out of print titles, so check here if you can't find something at one of the big chains. Ask for help finding your book & Andrea will always know exactly where what your looking for is. I think she uses the force. Where do all the used books come from? The customers. You can bring in any paper back books & get credit to use on your purchase. The credit never expires, but you have to keep track of your slip because there's no way to look it up. If you're anything like me, you might want to use your credit right on the spot to prevent losing out on savings. One more thing: if you bring in a truck load of books don't expect the store to take all of them at once. Apparently there's a limit (not a set in stone one, but whatever) to how many trades they'll take a day. This protects the bottom line, I guess. And if that's what it takes to have a cool little bookstore in Beverly, it's worth it. Still 5 stars. Almost forgot: it's right across from the North Beverly T stop & Nick's Roast Beef (yum). Parking is out back and there is a 2nd entrance back there. Go get some books!

I literally love this place tho a bit crowded always loved getting books here. If she didn't have…read morethe book she would order it for me! Love this place always will!!

They have been really great correcting a book sent to a wrong address for my family…read more Perfect Customer Service. Many thanks for your goodness.

Ordered Christian Spirit pass,along cards. Box was,delivered with no cards…read more Instead, the delivered box contained lily of the valley oil.​